When we think of brass, we think of shiny gold, right? But do you know what unlacquered brass is? Unlacquered brass is simply brass that doesn't have a protective coating. This means that, over time, unlacquered brass will naturally patina and tarnish to be beautifully aged. We love that! Today I'm going to show you an easy technique that speeds up that aging process of your unlacquered brass ... [ Read More ]
Arched Mudroom Lockers
It felt daunting to figure out how to make this mudroom reno look original to our historic home. But after lots of thought and planning, we have some really exciting design plans! And once we had these arched mudroom lockers sketched out, we couldn't WAIT to get started building! It's hard to tell in the sketch, but the arched mudroom lockers are actually going to wrap around the corner of ... [ Read More ]
Mudroom Reno – Planning and Inspo
Sometimes I assume everyone is following along on our home renovations over on Instagram (@RealityDaydream), but I need to do better about sharing our progress here on the blog too! Ever since we connected our house to our garage via a 'mudroom', it has sat unfinished. Concrete floors, unpainted drywall. But that's all changing!! This is about to be a functional mudroom! As you can see, at ... [ Read More ]
Fleece-lined Car Seat Poncho Tutorial
Even if you don't consider yourself a pro at sewing (hand raised), this hooded poncho for babies and toddlers is so easy and doable for anyone! You could even make it reversible if you wanted! Not only are these ponchos so cute and cozy, they also make your child much safer in their carseat than a bulky coat! Your kiddo basically snuggled in a wearable blanket that goes on top of their 5-point ... [ Read More ]
How to Clean your Oven without Chemicals
I don't know about you, but cleaning my oven has always been one of my most dreaded tasks. Getting in there and scrubbing in vain, inhaling allll the chemicals, and still having burnt-on spots that just won't come clean... NO FUN! But recently I realized that there IS a way to clean your oven without chemicals and it can be done quickly and thoroughly... pumice stones! (these pumice stones are the ... [ Read More ]
Powder Room Makeover
Hey guys! I'm Paisley, and I'm 12 years old! If you do not know this already, I have been making over the teeny tiny bathroom downstairs. I had been itching to do something creative, and my parents set me loose to give it a makeover! It's been such a fun project, and I hope you've enjoyed the process as much as I have. *This post has affiliate links FYI! My mom said I need to disclose that. ... [ Read More ]
Replacing and Re-glazing a Window Pane
A thing happened. And it involved a volleyball hitting one of the solarium windows at high speeds. Don't let anyone tell you that only boys break things by throwing balls! These girls are intense! If you look past the dirty window and chipped paint, you can see numerous cracks. And with winter coming soon, we needed to get this fixed! *This post is sponsored by our friends at DAP! Thank ... [ Read More ]
The Giving Project
My mom is the ultimate Grandma. She has so many creative ideas and traditions to do with her grandkids. One of my favorites she started a few years back. At the end of November, she gives each of her grandkids an envelope with their name on it. Inside is some money (she does $50) and a piece of paper explaining what to do with the money. Download this free printable HERE. The kids are ... [ Read More ]
Alternative to TV above Fireplace
I think what goes above the fireplace is a pretty common spousal disagreement. In our house, I wanted art or a mirror above the fireplace, and felt that the TV shouldn't be a 'focal point'. But hubby wanted a TV above the fireplace because it's the most central location and makes the most sense based on the most logical furniture/sofa arrangement. I could see his viewpoint, but also there has ... [ Read More ]
Handmade Gift Ideas by Reality Daydream
Hey there, besties! I know I've shared a ton of handmade gift ideas from over the years, but instead of making you sift through the 1,200 posts from my archives, I'm going to throw down 50 of my favorite handmade gift ideas right here to make it easy for you! Even if you don't end up making one of these specific DIY gifts, maybe at least you'll get some inspiration and try something new! We've ... [ Read More ]
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